BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONER, DR CHRISTIAN TURNER MEETS TURKANA COUNTY LEADERS ON 15th -7-2014

The British High Commissioner, Dr Christian Turner and his delegation met Turkana County Leaders at the Governor’s office at 12 noon. The meeting was aimed at discussing issues that were of benefit to both the British Government and Turkana County Government. The British Government greatly contributes to the developments and projects in various parts of the county. Speaking during a press briefing, Turkana County Governor, Honorable Josephat Nanok, stated that the County Government has agreed to work closely with the British government and other organizations so that the lives of the local people can be improved. Speaking during the same briefing session, the British high commissioner, Dr Turner said that he was glad to be back to Turkana County and expressed his visit as a trip back home. He added that the meeting was a success and that for the last 5 years the British government funding to Turkana County has totaled up to 42 million pounds which is equivalent to 6 billion Kenyan shillings. Earlier in the morning, Dr Christian Turner opened a workshop for the members of the county assembly who were to be trained in areas of participation and accountability.